The Fitzwilliam Museum - One of three Finnish medals: Edelfelt was one of Finland's most successful painters and his untimely death in 1905 caused much grief. The sculptor Ville Vallgren was also well known around 1900, and he is still remembered as a legendary bohemian. Both lived much of their lives in Paris. Vallgren made a number of medals, most of which are somewhat indifferent. The medal commemorating his old friend Edelfelt is an exception: it is surely one of the best Finnish medals of the early 20th century. On Vallgren see Forrer, Dictionary, VI, pp. 18890.: CM.704-2002

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One of three Finnish medals: Edelfelt was one of Finland's most successful painters and his untimely death in 1905 caused much grief. The sculptor Ville Vallgren was also well known around 1900, and he is still remembered as a legendary bohemian. Both lived much of their lives in Paris. Vallgren made a number of medals, most of which are somewhat indifferent. The medal commemorating his old friend Edelfelt is an exception: it is surely one of the best Finnish medals of the early 20th century. On Vallgren see Forrer, Dictionary, VI, pp. 18890.

Maker(s)

Maker: Aaltonen, Wäinö

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Description

Portrait medal of Johan Jakob Tikkanen (18571930), 1929 by Wäinö Aaltonen (18941966), struck bronze with balck patina, 55mm, original box.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2002-10-14) by Talvio, M. Tuukka

Dating

Production date: AD 1929

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.704-2002
Primary reference Number: 257436
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Updated: Friday 15 October 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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